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bauxite

/ˈbɔːksaɪt/

Meanings
noun
The principal ore of aluminium; a clay-like mineral, being a mixture of hydrated oxides and hydroxides.

Examples :

"The factory processes bauxite to extract the aluminum used in making soda cans. "
material geology mineral substance

Related Words

Illustration processes

processes noun

/ˈpɹoʊsɛsiːz/ /ˈpɹəʊ̯sɛsiːz/ /ˈpɹɑsɛsɪz/

A series of events which produce a result (the product).

"The bakery uses complex processes to transform flour, sugar, and eggs into delicious cakes. "

Illustration hydrated

hydrated verb

/haɪˈdɹeɪtɪd/ /haɪˈdreɪtɪd/

To take up, consume or become linked to water.

"A lotion can hydrate the skin."

Illustration hydroxides

hydroxides noun

/haɪˈdrɒksaɪdz/ /haɪˈdrɑːksaɪdz/

An univalent anion (OH-) based on the hydroxyl functional group.

"Many cleaning products contain hydroxides, which help to dissolve grease and dirt. "

Illustration extract

extract noun

/ˈɛkstrækt/ /ɪkˈstrækt/

Something that is extracted or drawn out.

"The extract from the textbook was the most important part for the history test. "

Illustration mixture

mixture noun

/ˈmɪkstʃə/ /ˈmɪkstʃɚ/

The act of mixing.

"The mixture of flour and water was carefully stirred to make the dough. "

Illustration making

making noun

/ˈmeɪkɪŋ/

The act of forming, causing, or constituting; workmanship; construction.

"The intricate making of the model airplane showcased the student's skill. "

Illustration aluminum

aluminum noun

/ə.ˈluː.mɨ.nəm/

A metallic chemical element (symbol Al) with an atomic number of 13.

"My bicycle's frame is made of aluminum. "

Illustration principal

principal noun

/ˈpɹɪnsəpəl/ /ˈpɹɪnsəp̬əl/

The money originally invested or loaned, on which basis interest and returns are calculated.

"A portion of your mortgage payment goes to reduce the principal, and the rest covers interest."

Illustration mineral

mineral noun

/ˈmɪ.nəɹ.əl/

Any naturally occurring inorganic material that has a (more or less) definite chemical composition and characteristic physical properties.

"The geologist found a beautiful mineral specimen in the rock collection. "

Illustration oxides

oxides noun

/ˈɒksaɪdz/

A binary chemical compound of oxygen with another chemical element.

"Rust is a type of iron oxide that forms when iron reacts with oxygen in the air and water. "

Illustration aluminium

aluminium noun

/əˈluːmɪnəm/ /ˌɛl.(j)ɘˈmɘn.jɘm/ /ˌæl.(j)ʊˈmɪn.i.əm/ /ˌæl(j)uˈmɪn.j.əm/

A light, silvery metal extracted from bauxite, and a chemical element (symbol Al) with an atomic number of 13.

"The kitchen foil is made of thin aluminium. "

Illustration factory

factory noun

/ˈfæktəɹi/

A trading establishment, especially set up by merchants working in a foreign country.

"The family-owned factory in China handled the export of toys to many countries. "